The nurse is planning care for a child with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which vaccines should be avoided in the child with AIDS?
A) Inactivated polio vaccine
B) Tetanus toxoid vaccination
C) Varicella vaccine
D) Acellular pertussis vaccine

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The varicella vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine, and it is contraindicated in children with AIDS, as they are immunocompromised and may not be able to handle the live virus. The inactivated polio vaccine, tetanus toxoid vaccine, and acellular pertussis vaccine are all safe for children with AIDS.

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